CPT & CSCS Certifications

These courses are for full-time BU students and are part of the FitRec Physical Education program.

For more information, contact fitness@bu.edu.

Certified Personal Trainer Prep

This course prepares you for the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) Examination. You will learn how to design safe and effective exercise programs and provide guidance to help clients achieve their personal health and fitness goals. The course includes practical and theoretical seminars in basic anatomy and exercise physiology, fitness evaluation, exercise program design, nutrition, teaching methods, and safety issues. Register here.

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist Prep

This course prepares you for the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NCSA-CSCS) Examination. You will learn how to apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance. The course includes practical and theoretical seminars in anatomy, exercise physiology, athletic testing, advanced weight training principles, sports nutrition, and injury prevention. Register here.